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JobKeeper 1.1
The government has announced on 14 August 2020 for the extension on the JobKeeper payments till 31 March 2021…
2020 Tax time and Government Support Measures
The 2020 financial year will be remembered as the year of uncertainty for all small businesses and individuals.
Importance of Cash Flow Forecasting for Small Businesses
Cash flow is one of the key challenges and stress points for Australian small businesses…
Importance of Tax Planning
As we are quickly approaching the end of financial year 30 June 2020, now is a good time to have a look at both your expected taxable income for the current financial year 2019-20 and your projected taxable income for 2020-2021 as they will help guide your tax planning strategy.
Construction Industry Stimulus Home Builder Program
The Federal Government has unveiled its HomeBuilder scheme, which has been designed to help Australia’s Residential Construction Industry bounce back from the Corona Virus crisis.
COVID-19 – Providing concessions for the LRBA in my SMSF
If your SMSF has a related party loan and is impacted due to the financial effects of COVID-19, you may be able to provide your LRBA with relief under an agreed commercial arrangement.
COVID 19 - Commercial, Retail and Residential Tenant Protections
Land tax relief, eviction freezes, and rental support are part of new measures to protect individuals, businesses and jobs during the COVID-19 crisis.
Accessing Your Super Early
There are very limited circumstances when you can access your super earlier other than reaching a certain age and retiring.
Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program
The Queensland Government has once again upped its game to help its Business’ with the announcement of a new grant program.
Small businesses in Queensland can now apply for grants worth up to $10,000 to help soften the blow from COVID-19.
Covid_19 Update
With the crisis escalating at an exponential rate, we do note and appreciate the elevated levels of concern in our community.
Why Business Planning Isn’t Just for Start-ups
A business plan is often associated with new business, a document prepared during the start-up phase to assess the viability of a business or to support finance applications.
Important: An update on Cordner Advisory’s response to COVID-19
In light of the recent developments around the Coronavirus (or COVID-19) and the uncertainty we are all facing at this time, we felt it important to advise you to assure you that we expect no major interruptions to the services that we provide to you.
Stimulus Package
Morrison government unveiled $23 billion stimulus package during the COVID – 19 crises in the hope to avoid Australian economy sliding into recession.
Why you need a business plan
You may be wondering why you need a plan in the first place. After all, you have a clear idea in your mind about what you want to achieve.
Some good reasons to have a business plan are…
$30,000 Instant Asset Write-Off Before 1 July 2020
If you are a medium-sized business (i.e. have a turnover between $10M and $50M) or a small business, you are entitled to take advantage of the $30,000 instant asset write-off for the 2020 financial year.
Tax Issues for Deceased Estates
Although death is generally not a taxing event, whenever assets move from one person to another, there may be potential income tax, capital gains tax (CGT) and stamp duty implications.
Why you should have a Corporate Trustee for your SMSF?
The time to make a decision regarding who the trustee of your SMSF should be is…
Director Penalty Notices (DPN): Coverage to be extended
Whilst Director Penalty Notices (DPN) have been around for some time, protecting employees by ensuring the payments due to be remitted on their behalf are made, recent legislation changes have extended the DPN regime to include unpaid GST.
Payroll tax issues for Medical Centre business arrangements
A recent ruling in the Victorian Court of Appeal against The Optical Superstore means that all medical and related practices should review their payroll tax obligations.
Dodgy ‘phoenix’ firms are facing a crackdown
Companies rising out of the ashes to avoid paying tax, wages and other debts will face a crackdown when regulators get increased powers.